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People's Festival Khezhakeno
Khezhakeno village (multiple tribes attend) · Nagaland (Phek)
December 1-10, 2026: Khezhakeno village, Phek district
- When
- December 1-10; the 2026 calendar lists December 1-10
- Who
- Khezhakeno village (multiple tribes attend)
- Where
- Phek, Nagaland
- Gateway
- Kohima
What it is
The festival
The village-run counterpart to Hornbill at Khezhakeno, the legendary ancestral village of several Naga tribes: cultural performances, food and heritage in a living village instead of a festival ground.
Attending
How visitors fit in
Open; homestays in the village. It runs parallel to Hornbill, about 40km from Kisama.
Around it
Plan around People's Festival Khezhakeno
Plan it
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More in Nagaland
Facts checked against the official Nagaland tourism portal · Festival dates are announced by organisers; year-specific dates here carry an official source · Last verified 2026-09-26